Monday, December 30, 2013

Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe on twopeasandtheirpod.com This hearty and healthy soup is so easy to make!

Yield: Serves 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 1/2 hours-6 1/2 hours
Hearty chicken and wild rice soup that is made in the slow cooker! This simple soup is always a hit!

ingredients:

1 medium onion, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloved garlic, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
10 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

directions:


1. In a 6 quart slow cooker, combine onion, carrots, celery, garlic, wild rice, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Top with chicken breast halves. Add the chicken broth.
2. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low heat setting for 6 to 6 1/2 hours or on high-heat setting about 3 1/2 hours. Carefully remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return to the slow cooker and stir. Remove the bay leaves. Add the parsley and season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.